Crossing a stream by stepping on exposed rocks.

Can there be a more inviting road than stones exposed above the rushing water? You cast

your fate to the wind with each step, not knowing if the next stone will be steady, or maybe wet with spray and friction-less as ice. Halfway there the thought begins that maybe this was a bad idea; that maybe we can cross another day. But in truth we stand before the gates of life and the decision is ours. Beyond lies the great wide world and perhaps spaces and things unknown. Behind us is safety and comfort. It is our nature to test the path, to take the chance and build our lives, step by measured step. On the opposite shore we look back and realize our fears were unfounded. Inside the voice echoes, “let’s do another!” And so we do. And so we are.